What is "hypernymy"

hypernymy \hypernymy\ n. the relation of being superordinate or belonging to a higher (more abstract) rank or class. Inverse of hyponymy.

Syn: superordination.

n. (context semantics English) The semantic relation between hypernyms; the quality of being hypernymous.

n. the semantic relation of being superordinate or belonging to a higher rank or class [syn: superordination]